Our Intervention Programmes​

The PROSCIG© intervention programme takes a holistic and individualised approach to support children’s development. It integrates three models to create a social learning environment that fosters interaction and cooperation. The programme focuses on helping children develop essential skills such as executive functioning, social skills, social-emotional development, social behaviour awareness, and critical thinking. Through this framework, children are guided to achieve their personal goals while improving their ability to engage and collaborate effectively with others.

The Advance Early Intervention Programme focuses on enhancing children’s development by targeting inferences, social problem-solving, social skills, and social communication. Activities are designed to help children understand social cues and improve their problem-solving abilities in social contexts. Emphasis is placed on developing social skills, enabling effective peer interactions. The programme teaches social communication, helping children express themselves clearly and understand others. Parents and caregivers receive resources to support their child’s growth at home. By focusing on these key areas, the programme empowers children to build confidence and thrive socially within the PROSCIG© framework. Overall, it fosters a nurturing environment for exploration, learning, and emotional well-being.

The Coping in Secondary School intervention programme supports children facing challenges like anxiety and stress by providing structured routines. It emphasises the development of social skills through teaching social cues, facilitating peer interactions, and role-playing, all key for building friendships and effective communication. The programme also enhances executive functioning with exercises in organisation and planning and offers study methods and stress-coping strategies for exams. By addressing these areas, it not only improves academic success but also strengthens social resilience, helping children navigate the complexities of secondary school with greater confidence and success.

The Early Intervention Programme is designed to support young children in developing critical skills for effective social communication and interaction. A key component of the programme is teaching inferences, helping children grasp meanings in conversations and social contexts. Play skills are also emphasised, as they provide opportunities for children to practice turn-taking, sharing, and cooperation with peers. Listening skills are cultivated through interactive games and exercises that promote active engagement and attentiveness. Additionally, the programme addresses auditory processing, ensuring children can accurately interpret sounds and verbal information, which is vital for effective communication.

The Early Intervention Education PROSCIG© programme is a proactive, structured early intervention designed to support children displaying neurotypical learning and behaviour. It focuses on social and cognitive development, aiming to identify and address potential challenges early on. By providing tailored support, the programme helps children enhance their learning capabilities and social skills. This intervention ensures that children receive the necessary guidance to succeed in both academic and social environments, fostering their overall development and preparing them for future challenges. Its early approach is key to promoting positive long-term outcomes.

Educational sessions focus on improving a child’s academic abilities by building strong foundations in learning. These sessions are designed to offer alternative strategies to enhance children’s understanding of maths and English. Through structured approaches, the programme aims to support their academic development, helping them grasp key concepts more effectively. This tailored support ensures children can progress confidently in their learning journey.

The goal is to help children recognise and understand emotions, both in themselves and others. This involves learning to identify emotional clues, such as facial expressions or body language, and understanding what might trigger these feelings. Teaching students to articulate their emotions equips them with the vocabulary to express themselves constructively. This is key to building empathy and compassion. By identifying the causes and effects of emotions, students can better manage their reactions. For example, a child might say, “I feel frustrated because I’m struggling,” rather than acting out in response to their feelings.

Executive functioning skills are crucial cognitive processes that allow students to plan, focus, remember instructions, and manage multiple tasks effectively. These skills are vital for academic success and life beyond school. Teaching these skills involves implementing strategies that enhance organisation, time management, and goal setting. Practical methods include using planners, breaking tasks into smaller steps, and setting SMART goals (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound). As students develop these abilities, they build confidence in their capacity to tackle complex tasks and challenges. Ultimately, fostering executive functioning skills empowers students to navigate their educational and personal lives more effectively.

This programme aims to establish a solid foundation for handwriting coordination while supporting ongoing development. It includes a variety of fine motor activities designed to enhance the skills necessary for effective writing. By using holistic methods, the programme addresses various aspects of a child’s development, ensuring a comprehensive approach to learning how to write. Children and teenagers engage in activities that improve their hand strength, dexterity, and coordination. This multifaceted approach not only facilitates handwriting skills but also contributes to overall motor development. Ultimately, the programme equips individuals with the tools they need to write confidently and effectively.

Developing independent life skills can be challenging for children and teenagers with neurodiversity. At the Elijah Social Cognitive Skills Centre, we promote independence and confidence through a range of activities. Individuals engage in sequencing tasks, such as making sandwiches, preparing their own lunches, taking out the bins, and washing up, to enhance their practical life skills. Self-care routines are also emphasised, teaching individuals’ important tasks like dressing themselves, washing their hands, and maintaining personal hygiene. These activities are designed to empower individuals and help them gain the skills necessary for daily living. By fostering these skills, we aim to build their confidence and prepare them for greater independence in the future.

An all-girls intervention group is crucial for addressing the unique challenges faced by girls with Autism, particularly the tendency to mask their symptoms to fit in, which can lead to significant anxiety and stress. These groups create a supportive environment where girls can discuss issues related to self-esteem, confidence, and self-identity without societal pressures. They provide a safe space to tackle concerns like body image and social media, which are often heightened by external expectations. By fostering a sense of belonging and understanding, these groups help to alleviate feelings of isolation. Tailored interventions within the group enhance mental health and equip girls with effective strategies to manage anxiety, stress, and social pressures. Overall, these groups empower girls to navigate their challenges with confidence.

Physical development is crucial for individuals of all ages, which is why we prioritise it at the Elijah Centre. During our 30-minute physiotherapy sessions, children focus on enhancing both gross and fine motor skills, integrated with sensory elements. Using our advanced equipment, children engage in fun activities that promote balance, coordination, strength, mobility, independence, and writing skills. Each physiotherapy programme is designed in accordance with the PROSCIG© methodology, ensuring a structured and effective approach to physical development. Our goal is to create an enjoyable environment where children can thrive while developing essential physical skills.

The Prelinguistic Programme focuses on developing foundational communication skills in young children, such as gestures, turn-taking, object permanence, and responding to sounds and speech. It also emphasizes play, problem-solving, and participating in nursery rhymes to build early language and social interaction abilities. Language development occurs in stages, from sound play to word combinations, with the first three years being critical for forming these skills. Five key components of language acquisition shape children’s progress from single words to complex sentences. Children with language difficulties, due to hearing impairments or developmental challenges, may struggle with social and academic skills later. Language is crucial for expressing needs, building connections, and interacting with the world, making early development essential.

Closely linked to emotion recognition is the ability to self-regulate, which involves managing our emotions, thoughts, and behaviours in various situations. We teach students that it is normal to experience a wide range of emotions but responding to them positively and productively is crucial. Together, we build a strategy toolkit that includes activities tailored to different feelings, such as body movements for when we are in the Yellow Zone, Lazy-8 breathing techniques to relax, and sensory activities for grounding. We empower young people with the skills to evaluate which strategies are suitable for different emotions and environments, helping them identify what works best for them. By integrating these practices into our daily routines, we foster resilience and equip students with the inner strength to navigate life’s ups and downs effectively.

The centre offers sessions for parents to support both the child and family during and after intervention. These sessions address a range of topics, including strategies for coping with children’s needs, implementing PECS into daily routines, and integrating intervention at home. Additionally, they include bonding activities to strengthen family connections. We provide tailored recommendations for specific sessions based on each family’s situation while encouraging parents to ask about topics they feel would be beneficial. By fostering collaboration between home and the centre, we aim to enhance support for children and improve family dynamics. Overall, these sessions empower parents to actively participate in their child’s development and well-being.

Understanding social-emotional behaviour involves recognising how our actions affect others and developing a sense of responsibility and ethical behaviour. In teaching these skills, we emphasise the importance of fostering positive relationships and effective communication. Methods such as role-playing scenarios, group discussions, and collaborative projects provide excellent opportunities for students to practice these skills. We encourage active listening, respectful expression of thoughts, and amicable conflict resolution. As students learn the significance of their social interactions, they become more thoughtful, respectful, and connected individuals. This foundational understanding enhances their ability to navigate social situations positively. Overall, the focus on social-emotional behaviour contributes to healthier relationships and a supportive community.

Our Early Intervention Programme PROSCIG© features a Social Language initiative designed to enhance children’s expressive language skills, which involve forming meaningful phrases and sentences. Developing these skills requires essential building blocks, including the ability to understand language, sustain focus on tasks, and use non-verbal communication methods. Additionally, children engage in enjoyable play activities that foster language use in social contexts. Motivation to communicate and fine motor skills for alternative methods, such as signing, are also crucial. The programme emphasises social language skills, encouraging children to ask and answer questions to promote meaningful interactions. We invite you to join us in nurturing these essential communication skills for your child’s social engagement.

The Social Solving Programme helps children develop essential social skills through structured activities. It focuses on teaching problem-solving techniques and enhancing emotional intelligence to navigate social situations effectively. Participants engage in role-playing, group discussions, and collaborative tasks to promote teamwork and communication. The programme fosters empathy by encouraging children to recognise and understand their own emotions as well as those of their peers. By creating a safe and supportive environment, it enables children to practice social interactions and build confidence. The structured approach ensures that learning is both fun and engaging. Overall, the programme aims to equip children with the skills necessary for positive social interactions and relationships. Through continuous practice and feedback, children learn to apply these skills in real-life situations. Ultimately, the Social Solving Programme empowers children to thrive socially and emotionally.

Understanding social-emotional behaviour involves recognising how our actions affect others and developing a sense of responsibility and ethics. We focus on fostering positive relationships and effective communication through teaching these skills. Methods such as role-playing scenarios, group discussions, and collaborative projects provide excellent opportunities for practice. Students are encouraged to listen actively, express their thoughts respectfully, and resolve conflicts in a constructive manner. By understanding the importance of their social interactions, students become more thoughtful and respectful individuals. Ultimately, this understanding helps them build stronger connections with others and navigate social situations more effectively.

Technology plays a crucial role in modern society, significantly influencing our daily lives. At the centre, we focus on equipping children with essential technological skills, such as basic computer usage and document creation. These skills are foundational for their future success in an increasingly digital world. By learning to navigate technology effectively, children gain confidence and competence in their abilities. This preparation not only supports their academic pursuits but also enhances their employability in the future. Our goal is to ensure that children are well-prepared to thrive in a technology-driven environment. Ultimately, we aim to empower them with the skills needed to succeed in the digital age.

The transition from primary to secondary school can be a significant challenge for many children, requiring adjustments to a larger and busier environment. They may need to navigate new routes or learn to travel independently while also facing the difficulties of making new friends and getting to know different people. To support children through these changes, the Transition to Secondary School intervention programme focuses on building resilience and confidence. It equips them with the tools needed to adapt to their new surroundings, establish effective routines, and form meaningful connections with peers and teachers. This comprehensive approach helps children feel secure, reduces anxiety, and promotes a positive adaptation to their new educational setting. Ultimately, the programme aims to facilitate a smoother transition for each child.